An Analysis of Factors Affecting the Safety of Tower Crane in Construction Site

건설현장 타워크레인의 안전성에 영향을 미치는 요인 분석

  • 안성진 (국립목포 대학교 건축공학과) ;
  • 김태희 (국립목포 대학교 건축공학과) ;
  • 김지명 (국립목포 대학교 건축공학과)
  • Published : 2019.11.01

Abstract

Tower cranes are essential equipments that play a key role in the overall process of large-scale construction projects, as well as high-rise apartments construction projects. Tower cranes hoist various loads near and over people, working in crowded environments, sometimes in overlapping work areas, and often under the constraints of time, budget, and labor. This work system further increases the safety risks of sites with inherently hazardous workplaces. The methodology of this research was based on a comprehensive inquiry of a team of experts, including safety managers and equipment managers of major construction companies and previous literature search. Due to the limited resources available to improve safety and prevent accidents, more attention should be paid to all parties involved in factors that have been evaluated to have a significant impact on site safety due to tower crane operations.

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